Category: Sports
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NPFL: NFF Suspends 14 Referees for Poor Officiating
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s referees’ development committee/unit have placed 14 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) referees on preliminary suspension over poor officiating. This is contained in a letter signed by Faith Irabor, head of NFF’s referees’ development committee/init and addressed to Davidson Owumi, NPFL’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) on Monday in Abuja. According…
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BallonD’or: Victor Osimhen Sets New Record, Rank Number 8 in the World
Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been ranked in 8th position in the 2023 Men’s Ballon d’Or award. Osimhen becomes the highest ranked Nigerian player in the history of the Ballon d’Or award. The record was initially held by Nwankwo Kanu who was ranked 11th in 1996. Osimhen was ranked ahead the likes…
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BREAKING: Messi wins 2023 Ballon d’Or
Inter Miami player, Lionel Messi has won the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards. With the current feat, the Argentine player has won a total of eight Ballon d’Or awards. He clinched the award in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021. Messi won the award on Monday night against Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Erling Haaland (Manchester City),…
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Another Nigerian Athlete Banned for Doping
Nigerian sprinter, Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha has been banned for three years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Friday, October 27. Nwokocha who won gold in the 4x100m relay at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, tested positive for Ostarine and Ligandrol in a sample collected on 3 August 2022. She has reportedly…
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Serie A: Napoli Speaks On Osimhen’s Transfer in January
Napoli sporting director, Mauro Meluso has dismissed any speculation Victor Osimhen will be leaving the club in January. Osimhen has been linked with a move away from the Serie A champions following the recent row between him and the club. The 22-year-old was irritated after the club posted two TikTok videos mocking him for…
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How Google Celebrate Late Veteran Eagles Striker, Yekini on 60th Posthumous Birthday
Former Super Eagles forward Rashidi Yekini has been celebrated by Google on his 60th posthumous birthday. Google celebrated the late legendary striker with a special doodle. Yekini died in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on May 4, 2012, at the young age of 48. The doodle began with a bio about the iconic…
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BREAKING: UEFA Suspends Football Matches in Israel Until Further Notice
No matches organised by UEFA will be played in Israel “until further notice” due to the “current safety and security situation” in the country, European football’s governing body said in a statement on Thursday. “After a thorough evaluation of the current safety and security situation in the whole territory of Israel, the UEFA…
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Barcelona President Faces Bribery Allegations
Barcelona President, Joan Laporta, has been charged with suspected bribery over referee payments. Spanish news agency EFE reports that the payments were made to companies linked to the former vice-president of the refereeing committee, José María Enríquez Negreira. However, these charges relate to Laporta’s first spell in charge at the Nou Camp between 2003…
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Osimhen Set To Miss Super Eagles 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Victor Osimhen is doubtful for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe as a result of injury. Osimhen limped off early during Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night. The 24-year-old left camp the following day for medical examinations. A statement posted on Napoli’s official website on Monday confirmed…
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What I Will Do Before Retiring From Professional Football – Ronaldo
The iconic football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has voiced his extraordinary ambition to score 1,000 career goals before retiring from the sport. This audacious goal comes in response to a challenge by FC Porto’s president, Jorge Nuno Pinto. Ronaldo’s insatiable hunger for greatness continues to drive him, even as he has achieved numerous milestones…